If you’re like most people, you use emojis to express yourself on a daily basis. But did you know that you can also use them to create fun and interesting mash-ups with Gboard? Here are four easy ways to do just that:

  1. Use emoji stickers to create custom reactions. For example, if you want to create a reaction that says “I’m so excited!”, simply add an emoji sticker of a smiley face with the words “so excited!” written above it. You can also use this technique to create reactions for things like happy birthday or congratulations.
  2. Use emoji icons as shortcuts for common phrases. For example, if you want to say “thank you” but don’t have time to type out a full sentence, just add an emoji icon of a thumbs up next to the word “thank you” in your text message or chat conversation. This will automatically insert the appropriate emoji into your message.
  3. Use emoji stickers as visual aids when writing notes or memos. If you need some help remembering what was discussed during a meeting, for example, simply add an emoji sticker of a note card with the words “memo reminder” written on it in your text message or chat conversation. This will help jog your memory and remind you what was discussed later on in the conversation. ..

Emoji convey emotions and reactions when words just can’t cut it. There are hundreds of emoji to choose from, but what if you could mash them together and create new ones? That’s exactly what Gboard can do.

The Gboard feature is called “Emoji Kitchen” and, at this writing, it’s available only on Android. There’s a chance it will come to iPhone and iPad later, but Google has yet to confirm availability.

The feature allows you to select pairs of emoji and mash them together. It also suggests random pairings with some hilarious and bizarre results.

First, you’ll need an Android phone or tablet and the Gboard keyboard app. You’ll also need to set Gboard as your default keyboard.

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Next, navigate to an app that allows you to share images. The Emoji Kitchen feature doesn’t support all apps (like Slack), but it typically works with messengers and social media apps, like Twitter and Facebook.

With the keyboard open, tap the Emoji icon left of the space bar.

If the app supports Emoji Kitchen, you’ll see a blank canvas at the top of the keyboard.

Select the first emoji you want for your mash-up. A few will auto-generate and appear in the Emoji Kitchen section.

Select the second emoji, and your custom mash-up will appear at the left of the top section, with more suggestions on the right. If you select the same emoji twice, you’ll get an “intensified” version.

Select the mash-up you want to use, and it will appear in the text box so you can share it.

The Emoji Kitchen creations aren’t actually emoji; they’re “stickers” created by Gboard. So, sharing a mash-up is the same as sharing an image.

As we mentioned previously, the behavior of Emoji Kitchen is dependent on the app you’re using. What you see might not be exactly the same as the images above if the app doesn’t support the features.

There are tons of crazy mash-ups you can make with Gboard. Have fun with it and see what you can come up with!